About Audley…
“It’s my firm belief that greatness exists inside all of us but we have to be audacious and bold enough to unlock our inner potential to be the person we are ultimately meant to be!”
- Audley Stephenson
About Audley
Audley Stephenson is a dynamic and energetic individual who's known for his positive attitude, optimistic viewpoint on life and his passion for pursuing the things you love. He is a visionary and authority in exploring the link between boldness and achieving personal fulfillment and joy.
Born and raised in a culturally diverse community in Toronto, Canada, Audley developed a deep appreciation for different perspectives and a strong work ethic from an early age. His insatiable curiosity for life and encouraging and supportive nature led him to pursue life skills coaching certification where he's made it his focus to help others develop their own inner audaciousness. While he works with a cross section of individuals, Audley is passionate about helping men unlock the secrets of successful personal relationships while audaciously living life to the fullest.
This fun loving father of three family has had an extensive career in public service career that's spanned over 25 years working with various levels of government in a variety of roles ranging from project management, stakeholder engagement, change management and strategic partnership building to name a few.
This former NBA credentialed podcaster is no stranger to the world of the media/broadcasting industry having covered the NBA through a popular podcast called, “The Breakdown with Dave and Audley” for five seasons which started in 2008 long before the explosion of podcasts.
In 2011, the world was introduced to the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) and Audley joined then during their inaugural season as a volunteer and was quickly appointed to Director of Publicity, Promotions and Content Strategy where his focus was to develop and execute the league’s engagement strategy which included its stakeholder outreach plan.
In 2017, he was given the opportunity to further extend my leadership skills when the league board of directors unanimously appointed him to the position of Commissioner. In addition to managing a team of staff, Audley was responsible for the administration and management of all league/basketball day-to-day and game day operations the execution of the league's brand and community initiatives.
Under Audley's leadership, the league experienced exponential growth, attracting top-tier players and secured important partnerships. His ability to foster a culture of creativity and collaboration has played a pivotal role in the league's success.
Beyond his professional achievements, Audley is known for his philanthropic endeavors. He strongly believes in giving back to the community and has actively supported various charitable organizations such as the United Way, Erin Oakkids and Brain Cancer Canada.
As a professional speaker, Audley draws on his past leadership experiences and inspires audiences to live richer and bolder lives while developing the leadership skills that exist within all of us
Audley is the ONLY life coach and thought leader in the field of audaciousness to combine his unique leadership and sports executive background to help individuals live their BEST audacious lives ever!
Audley's unwavering commitment to excellence, his willingness to help others and his passion to drive positive change make him a true inspiration and a force to be reckoned with in the self-development space. With his unwavering determination and infectious enthusiasm, Audley continues to push boundaries, create opportunities, and shape the future one interaction at a time.
Audley’s life's mantra can be best summarized with two simple words “Be Audacious”
“Fortune favours the audacious.” – Desiderius Erasmus
About The Audacious Living Podcast
"The Audacious Living Podcast" takes a deep dive into the key ingredients needed for people to live bolder and richer lives through thought provoking and highly engaging conversations with a cross-section of top quality performers in business, media, sports, entertainment and lifestyle.
The Audacious Living Podcast operates under the B.O.L.D. Framework
B - Be Better Than Yesterday
O - Outlast Adversity
L - Live Your Truth
D - Disrupt The Norm